Most clapped and smiled, but Town Moderator Patrick Ham will tell you, under the surface, many are wondering about a Sheffield mystery.

Almost two years ago, 78-year-old Pat O'Hagan was kidnapped from the Northeast Kingdom town. Her body was found almost a month later. No arrests have been made.

"Most people are interested in Ms. O' Hagan's case and they'd really like to see some kind of resolution," said Ham.

"Her family and friends and community would just like some answers because she was just such an important part of this community," said Kerri Fillion, a resident.

It's what brings Lt. Robert Cushing to town, for the second Sheffield Field Day in a row. He and another state detective hope face-to-face interaction with Sheffield residents will illicit tips on O'Hagan's murder.

"Any little tidbit that we can put together with this case to bring it to conclusion is obviously helpful," said Cushing.

He said he has a hunch the townspeople know more than what they've told police.

"Everybody knows her and hopefully they can come up with any information that they have not already told us," Cushing said.

The police presence didn't dampen the day's fun, rather, it was a symbol of hope that one of Sheffield's most beloved members can truly be put to rest and someone will be put behind bars.

"I think when they're around people are kind of hoping that some kind of news will come out," said Ham.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the police barracks in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. A $25,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that leads to a conviction.